Naked Mole-Rat Mold-A-Rama

There's more exciting news this week from Pacific Science Center's Naked Mole-Rat colony. The pups from the two recent litters continue to grow and thrive and explore their surroundings. And now, there's a new way to celebrate these oddly adorable little creatures. Collect your brand new, custom Mold-a-Rama Naked Mole-Rat. Stop by the newest Mold-a-Rama machine near the "Just for Tots" area to make your Naked Mole-Rat for just $3. If you act quickly, you'll also have the opportunity to purchase a signed "birth certificate" by our CEO, Bryce Seidl. There will only be 100 certificates issued and you can pick these up at the Information Desk in Building 1.  Still can't get enough Naked Mole-Rats? You can always keep up with our Naked Mole-Rat colony on our →Life Sciences Blog.

PacSci-Doku: "Rising Sea Levels"

Our latest bi-weekly science word puzzle is all about global warming and its ramifications, especially for those in one small part of the world. Can you solve the "Rising Sea Levels" edition of →PacSci-Doku?

Members Get A Break From The Rain

Looking to escape from the rainy weather? Check out the feature films showing in Pacific Science Center’s →Boeing IMAX Theater, where members always get discounted tickets (or free tickets for Platinum and Titanium members). Where the Wild Things Are: The IMAX Experience is now playing on our 60-foot-high screen. For more information about Membership check our →Membership site or call (206)443-2924.

Life Sciences Research Weekend

Squish strawberries to extract DNA, handle a heart valve, touch a sheep brain, view a virtual snow world. You'll do all this and much more at the third annual Life Sciences Research Weekend, November 6-8. Come face-to-face with real local scientists at Pacific Science Center. During Life Sciences Research Weekend you will experience three days of demonstrations, interactive exhibits and talks for school children, families and citizen scientists interested in learning more about the crucial role of life science research and its benefits. →Learn More

The Art Of Science

One of the more thought-provoking exhibits we've ever presented is currently open in Building 4. Chris Jordan: Running The Numbers is a remarkable collection of large images comprised of thousands of tiny images that represent huge numbers related to how humans consume stuff. But critic Gary Faigin was on KUOW recently to share why this exhibit has artistic merit, even without the larger environmental and social messages. Take →a listen then come see for yourself.

Just How 'Wild' Is It?

Critics have been saying good things about Director Spike Jonze's Where The Wild Things Are. But just how wild are these wild things? Well, Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater's screen is six stories tall, so that's a long way from the pages of Maurice Sendak's classic storybook. We recommend children under 11 stick with the book. What are your thoughts about this movie that is sure to become a classic? Drop us a →line. We'd love to know what you think. →Buy Tickets

Happy Birthday To...Us!

This is being posted on Thursday, October 22. That date is very special to those of us who support this wonderful institution beneath the arches. On October 22, 1962 Pacific Science Center was born. It was the day after the Seattle World's Fair ended and the Science Center began its work as a not-for-profit science institution. Forty-seven years later we're still going strong, inspiring a lifelong interest in science, math and technology. Also on this date in 1998, Pacific Science Center's Boeing IMAX Theater opened for the first time. Over the years millions have come to watch in awe as images move across the giant screen. Science fiction, documentaries, travel adventures, animated fun – these films have opened our minds to new possibilities and provided new insights into life's many mysteries. To everyone who has supported us over the years, thank you very much. Here's to many more years of discovery!

Field Trip Assistance Available

Thanks to generous support from Bing^®, the new decision engine from Microsoft, Pacific Science Center is pleased to announce a School Group Visit Assistance Program for the 2009-2010 school year. →Read on to learn if your school qualifies, then make plans to visit us under the arches and bring some discovery to your students this year.

Corporate Member Weekend

Join us for the Third Annual Corporate Member Weekend this Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25. If you're an employee of a Corporate Member, present your employee badge for free exhibit entry for you and up to four family members all weekend long. Discounts on IMAX films will also be available and don't forget to stop by the Membership office to sign up for your own membership at a 20% discount! →Learn More

The Poetry Of Spooky Science

Megan Nelson is a member of Pacific Science Center's extremely talented and creative marketing team and in her spare time likes to write poetry. Inspired by our two annual Halloween-related events, she penned the following. We share it here in hopes you, too get inspired and come join us during this fun, spooky time of year.

Are you ready for costumes? Are you ready for fall?
For kids home, for candy, for doing it all?

Back to classes and blankets and pumpkin pie eating,
Hot chocolate and jackets and yes-trick or treating!

As young ones prepare their Halloween attire,
Wait before you call your favorite sitter for hire.

Does a night off sound attractive to you?
Well, good - we thought it did, too!

The Annual Halloween Sleepover Event
will entertain those on break without leaving you spent.

It's at the Science Center the night before Halloween
So your goblin and princess won't miss the candy scene.

Halloween fun awaits you on the Eastside, too!
Haunted Hikes are back at the Mercer Slough!

Check out the fun spooky science in store,
In Seattle and Bellevue - it's Halloween discovery galore! →Learn More

PacSci-Doku: "Boost Into Space"

Our latest bi-weekly science word puzzle is all about space travel, but not the kind we normally think of. Can you solve the "Boost Into Space" edition of →PacSci-Doku?